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• GALLERY: Toledoans show 'Pride' during annual festival

  19-08-2017 23:23
  From left, Claire Deraad, 16, Mason Reisinger, 16, and Jacob Robinson, 16, all of Perrysburg, Ohio, sit on the edge of the sidewalk while wrapped in rainbow flags during the Toledo Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Toledo on Saturday, August 19. An attendee wears a rainbow flag superimposed with a smiley face as a cape during the Toledo Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Toledo on Saturday, August 19. Fred Hillyard, of Buffalo, N.Y., sells flags during the Toledo Pride Parade and Festival
  
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• Two-day Birmingham Festival kicks off Saturday

  19-08-2017 22:20 via toledoblade.com
  For the 43rd year, hundreds are gathering for the Birmingham Ethnic Festival to celebrate the neighborhood’s Hungarian roots.
  
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• Paradegoers show 'Pride' in Toledo

  19-08-2017 19:00 via toledoblade.com
  Levis Square in the heart of downtown Toledo is pulsing with color.
  
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• Parade-goers show 'Pride' in Toledo

  19-08-2017 19:00 via toledoblade.com
   
  
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• In close games, Buckeyes' Barrett at his best

  19-08-2017 18:02 via toledoblade.com
  COLUMBUS – Fairly or unfairly, quarterbacks often earn a reputation based upon what they do at the end of close games.
  
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• The Blade's Explore 419 events

  19-08-2017 15:23 via toledoblade.com
  What's the 411 in the 419?
  
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• Findlay man found guilty on drug trafficking charges

  19-08-2017 14:41
  Darius Godley, 47, was on trial this week for three counts of trafficking in drugs, specifically heroin and cocaine, three counts of possession of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, oxycodone hydrocholoride and acetaminophen and one count of having a weapon while under disability.
  
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• GALLERY: Northwest Ohio Rib Off, Day 2

  19-08-2017 08:03 via toledoblade.com
  Lee Brice and Walker McGuire performed, and attendees were able to sample food from several locations during the second day of the Northwest Ohio Rib Fest at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee. To see photos, scroll through the slideshow above.
  
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• I-280, I-75 junction ramp closes Saturday

  19-08-2017 07:24 via toledoblade.com
  Equipment relocation will close a ramp at the I-280 junction with I-75 in North Toledo for about five hours Saturday morning, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced.
  
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• Water, sewer board OKs findings of water crisis preparedness study for Perrysburg, Bowling Green

  19-08-2017 07:20 via toledoblade.com
  BOWLING GREEN — Northwestern Water and Sewer District board members recently approved the findings of an $85,000 feasibility study that shows an interconnection between water systems in the district, Perrysburg and Bowling Green could provide “safe, potable water” during an emergency like the 2014 algae crisis.
  
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• Perrysburg library to show film about Holocaust

  19-08-2017 07:14 via toledoblade.com
  Way Public Library and WGTE are hosting a screening of a documentary about the Holocaust, with a discussion to follow.
  
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• Sunday event at University of Toledo in response to violence

  19-08-2017 07:08 via toledoblade.com
  Local organizers have invited community members and leaders to gather at the University of Toledo to show solidarity with Charlottesville, Va., in the wake of racial violence-turned-deadly last week.
  
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• State officials offer guidance on solar eclipse glasses

  19-08-2017 07:02 via toledoblade.com
  The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is providing consumer advice for solar eclipse glasses.
  
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• Rockets relax, pack bags, prepare for return to Toledo

  19-08-2017 06:44 via toledoblade.com
  University of Toledo sophomore center Luke Knapke documents the men’s basketball team’s trip through Italy for The Blade.
  
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• Infante's bat sparks Mud Hens in 5-2 victory at Norfolk

  19-08-2017 06:37 via toledoblade.com
  NORFOLK, Va. — Omar Infante drove in three runs, and the Mud Hens scored four runs in the seventh inning during a 5-2 victory Friday night against the Norfolk Tides.
  
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• Steelers’ Le'Veon Bell nixed 5-year deal at deadline

  19-08-2017 06:32 via toledoblade.com
  PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers end their three weeks of training camp at Saint Vincent College without Le’Veon Bell ever reporting, one month after they thought they had an agreement for him on a new five-year contract.
  
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• National Tractor Pulling Championships draw thousands to Bowling Green

  19-08-2017 06:11 via toledoblade.com
  BOWLING GREEN — Under the shade of a portable canopy set up inside the fence at the Wood County Fairgrounds, Bertus Boer was grinding away on the massive tires that will propel one of his “Screamin Bobcat Team” rigs in the National Tractor Pulling Championships, taking place here through Saturday.
  
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• Suburban Crime Log: 8/19

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  View The Blade’s interactive crime map
  
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• Religion Calendar: 8/19

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  St. Andrew United Methodist Church will feature country music at its “Toledo Country Live,” 6 p.m. Aug. 19, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. Light refreshments follow the brief service. Information: 419-262-4453.
  
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• Questions on $3M transfer into Toledo's general fund remain unanswered

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Four days after the Toledo City Council president pressed the Hicks-Hudson administration on why it made a seemingly unnecessary $3 million transfer from the capital improvement fund to the general fund, the question remained unanswered.
  
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• Patricia A. Towle (1929-2017)

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Patricia A. Towle, a versatile cook who, from her home, catered celebrations plus business and political events, died Wednesday at Genacross Lutheran Services–Wolf Creek Campus in Springfield Township. She was 88.
  
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• Offerings: St. Paul's United Methodist celebrates anniversary of free store

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Neighborhood Ministry
  
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• Northwest Ohio Rib Off provides treat for the senses

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Friday night Rib Off celebrators roared and raised their bones as Lee Brice took the stage.
  
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• Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 8/19

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office, 410 South Erie St., Toledo. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation.
  
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• Kroger on Notre Dame campus another lost opportunity for Toledo

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  While Toledo has experienced notable progress in recent times, there have also been significant lost opportunities. 
  
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• Daily Log: 8/19

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  Births
  
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• Andersons sells site of one Columbus store

  19-08-2017 06:00 via toledoblade.com
  The Andersons Inc. has sold one of its two former retail stores in the Columbus area to a company that modifies vehicles for first responders, medical companies, and government.
  
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• Sky high bar holding unique eclipse viewing party in downtown Toledo

  19-08-2017 05:49
  The Heights, the newly opened bar and restaurant on the 12th floor of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Toledo is opening its doors early on Monday, August 21 to host a unique solar eclipse viewing party on their rooftop. The Heights is also sponsoring a social media contest to celebrate the eclipse.
  
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• Stranger watched over 3-year-old left behind on field trip

  19-08-2017 03:33
  She watched over their 3-year-old boy after he was left alone at a park in Ohio during a field trip. They said the balloons, card and bouquet of flowers were just a small way to show their immense gratitude.
  
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• Toledo man sentenced to jail time in foot fetish case

  19-08-2017 00:49 via toledoblade.com
  A man accused of having a foot fetish has been found guilty and sentenced to 60 days in jail.
  
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